Bartholomew Beezenback a.k.a Beezer lives in Sector 5 of New
Bedlam, USA where he hangs out with his friends, avoids his family and school and peddles
amphetamines (amp) to make ends meet. The bleak, desolate world in which Beezer and his
friends survive was much different before they were born. Twenty years ago, a nuclear
cataclysm sent the have nots into fenced off ghettos and the haves into sectors where
powerful artificial weather machines give the illusion of sun and clouds.

At first glance, Beezer is just another punk kid drug dealer. But
hes got a special gift that allows him to see visions of a world unpolluted and
filled with blue skies and sunlight. Beezer doesnt know why he has these visions or
what they mean. Theyre making his life hell and, unbeknownst to him, is the reason
the corrupt city cops are searching for him at all his usual haunts.

If Ed Brubakers excellent Scene of the Crime
mini-series hadnt convinced me to pick this new series up the compelling short story
in Vertigo Winters Edge III would have. These two issues introduce Bring
Beezers life and his friends and leave you wanting more. Brubaker has crafted a
vibrant dystopian world and if the head honchos at Vertigo were smart theyd promote
the hell out of this new ongoing series.

Warren Pleece is listed as a co-creator of this series and supplies
the pencils. Ive always been kind of lukewarm on Pleeces art but not for any
deficiency in storytelling ability. Im most familiar with his fill-in issues on Sandman
Mystery Theatre which visually were not as strong as Guy Davis issues. However,
Richard Case on inks has given Pleeces style a definite presence that works
perfectly with the story.

If your local shop is sold out of this series bug them to reorder
more. You can visit the DC Comics web site at www.dccomics.com.